Lets assume I have an object X of which I want to say (1) it's more important than Y and (2) it's smaller than Y (Y is left implicit in the examples.) If I say X is more important before saying X is smaller, would *more* extend it's meaning into small? In other words, which of the following two sentences is grammatically correct and also unambiguous, i.e, implies unequivocally that X has more of both attributes? (1) X is more important and small. (2) X is more important and smaller. Of course, the inverse it's easier: `X is easier and more important`. Now, if both adjectives are more than two syllables long, is it necessary to use more twice? (3) X is more important and expensive. (4) X is more important and more expensive. This same problem appears when making lists: (5) X is more important, expensive and small. (6) X is more important, more expensive and smaller. Of the examples above, - Which are grammatically correct? - Which are unambiguous, i.e, mean that X *has more* of ALL the listed attributes and not simply more of the first and that *it IS also* the remaining ones? For instances, example 5 could be read as implying that X is more important, and that it's also expensive and small, but not more than Y for the last two. - Does the scope of more extend to the whole list?